Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
This Just In! Get Rid of Those Electronics
Don't miss this rare opportunity to APPROPRIATELY dispose of your electronic recyclables/trash American Legion Hall Rummage Sale and E-recyling event Friday June 7 5-7 pm AND Saturday June 8 9am-2pm
Letter to the Editor: We Can Do More to Recycle
Orcas Bite was a Success, yes indeed, but our community recycle efforts that same day were not! I was disappointed to see no easy way to recycle all the paper plates, coffee cups, lemonade
County Emergency Responders Finalize Boat Plans
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office As part of a continuing effort to develop a cooperative multi-agency marine emergency response program, plans have been finalized for construction of a new vessel that will replace
State Budget: Democrats Compromise; Cut School Funding
By John Stang Crosscut.com Democrats will give up roughly 78 percent of the new tax revenue that they originally wanted in order to reach a budget compromise with the Republican-oriented Senate. It's hard to say
Letter to the Editor: School Music Matters!
Updated June 5 at 6 p.m. Last Thursday’s Orcas High School Spring Concert was a triumph for its participating music students, their teachers Pamela Wright and Martin Lund, the audience and for all community school
Letter to the Editor: Bite of Orcas a Big Success
With a little luck from the weather, the participation of Orcas' excellent food vendors and the large number of satisfied diners they served, The 18th Annual Bite of Orcas was once again a huge success.
Mindy Kayl Earns Land Development Expertise
On May 9th of 2013, Mindy Kayl completed the Department of Ecology training for determining Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). Currently, shoreline regulations base development setbacks on the OHWM. The OHWM is different from "high
Council Agenda for Tomorrow: Bridges, Boats and Waste-Recycling
The morning session of the County Council meeting for Tuesday, June 4, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers in Friday Harbor, calls for: Discussion of the Mt. Vernon-Burlington I-5 Bridge Response & Impact
Sleek New Van for Orcas Island Senior Center
By Hawley Roddick The Orcas Island Senior Center has a handsome new van to transport members. This $60,085 Chevrolet Aerolite mini-bus, which is ADA certified, carries eight passengers, and has a lift for wheelchairs as
Islanders Bank Earns High Marks & Big Rebate
OPALCO presented Islanders Bank with a check for $10,775 for the commercial lighting upgrades the bank completed at all three branches: San Juan, Orcas and Lopez. OPALCO’s Energy Services Specialist, Elisa Howard, presented the big
Pro DJ to Host Fundraising Dance for the Exchange!
Shake your booty at this fundraiser for The Exchange! Saturday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall If you like funk, soul, reggae and salsa, and you like to dance,
Help The Exchange to Rise Again from the Ashes
Join the team to rebuild the Exchange from its ashes -- come to the Redesign meetings, starting on Sunday, June 2. Also, The Exchange Phoenix Fund has been established at the Community Foundation to
Guest Column: Tar Sand Drilling Equipment Truck Took Out the Skagit River I-5 Bridge
By Chom Graecen The Alberta Tar Sands are directly connected to the I-5 Skagit River bridge disaster. Calgary-based Mullen Trucking was hauling housing (a huge box) for oil drilling equipment to Vancouver, Washington. This is
Great Food, Fun and Funding for OIEF
Guests enjoying "A Woodland Feast" at the Four Winds Camp Lodge By Madie Murray A host of hard-working volunteers and students all pulled together for the Education Foundation’s Food for Thought Benefit and
